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Fungal Media Types

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Which type of fungal media is specifically used to isolate fungal microorganisms?

Malt extract agar (correct)

Potato dextrose agar

Sabouraud agar

Hay infusion agar

What is the primary purpose of Sabouraud agar in fungal culture?

To culture yeasts exclusively

To isolate bacterial microorganisms

To culture fungi while inhibiting bacterial growth (correct)

To culture slime molds

Which of the following media would be least effective for culturing slime molds?

Malt extract agar (correct)

Sabouraud agar

Hay infusion agar

Potato dextrose agar

Which of the following media would be best suited for culturing specific fungi that thrive on starches?

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Which characteristic of Sabouraud agar contributes to its effectiveness in culturing fungi?

<p>Low pH that inhibits Gram-negative bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hay Infusion Agar

A type of agar used for growing slime molds.

Malt Extract Agar

A type of agar used to isolate fungal microorganisms. Made from malt extract, a source of sugars like maltose, used for growth.

Potato Dextrose Agar

A type of agar used to grow various types of fungi. Potato is a source of starch, and dextrose, a type of sugar, is used to make this medium.

Sabouraud Agar

A type of agar specifically designed to grow fungi. It has a low pH making it difficult for bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria, to grow.

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Gram-negative bacteria

A type of bacteria that can't easily grow in acidic environments.

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Fungal Media Types

Hay infusion agar is used to cultivate slime molds.
Malt extract agar is used to isolate fungal microorganisms.
Potato dextrose agar is used to cultivate some types of fungi.
Sabouraud agar is used to cultivate fungi. It has a low pH that inhibits bacterial growth, particularly Gram-negative bacteria.

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This quiz explores various types of fungal media used in microbiology. Learn about the specific applications of Hay infusion agar, Malt extract agar, Potato dextrose agar, and Sabouraud agar. Perfect for students and enthusiasts wanting to deepen their understanding of fungal cultivation.